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May 17, 2007
Birdwatching
I had been planning a whole entry about "What's Wrong with Oprah Winfrey" but my day had other distractions planned. I got home from the gym this morning around 10:30 am, and as I walked up to our front door, I saw one of these nestled in my front flowerbed, just next to where I recently planted some poppies.
I may have seen a nighthawk on one other occasion, but not this closeup or for nearly as long. I watched it, standing 2-3 yards away, for a minute, and then watched it fly off through the neighborhood as I moved closer to the front door. They are migratory birds, inhabiting most of the contiguous US, but I think it was very unusual to see one not near a forest, and certainly at that time of day (they are nocturnal birds, active at dusk and dawn feeding on insects).
So the rational part of me says "that's cool" and the little superstitious protobrain of mine says "this means something." Well, at least I know what my next painting is going to be about.
Posted by mwashburn at May 17, 2007 03:45 PMPosted to just for fun
Comments
Does what's wrong with Oprah have anything to do with her pushing that book The Secret?
We get blue herons in the little artificial pond behind our apartment. It is awesome. They hunt in sneak sneak sneak fashion, like cats.
Posted by: jamie r. at May 18, 2007 12:04 PM
Does what's wrong with Oprah have anything to do with her pushing that book The Secret?
Oh, that's just one of the many, many problems with Oprah.
Posted by: flygrrl at May 18, 2007 02:02 PM
We've got a pair of mockingbirds who are quite bold about being neighbors. We call them Mr & Mrs Cloaca after the Mr flashed me and pooped on the porch. A western kingbird also comes around occasionally. No idea what strange critters are already in residence at the new house!
Posted by: patita at May 23, 2007 05:24 PM